I think you are the only other builder who is using my big block technique. I like this plane and how you spent all those hours getting the angles right. Few people here know how much work that is. This is the first time I've torn open a plane in many months to look inside. Nice job.
I didn't know that. If you pull the engine off the mount you can rotate it. I've also left the nozzles in the center, so you can get it to spin if you add a VTOL engine, and if you pull out that prop just a bit and bull back the rear body piece. @Gelodicus
@AnarchistAerospaceIndustries - Yes I can, but I'm curious what parts you are having trouble with. Are you using iOS? I have another request from @Cedy117 for a roundel, so it will have to wait until after I get that done.
I appreciate your offer, but I've got a few other projects lined up. I hope people participate in your challenge, even if I can't. Maybe Walrus Jr. will participate. @Ktay45
@AeroEngineering - OK it is up and I changed quite a bit to make it look and fly well. [http://www.simpleplanes.com/a/59606u/AeroEngineering-WalrusAircraft]
Good question. I don't know how those old engines worked. The double wasp engines of WW II did not spin. Check out YouTube to see how the worked. Kind of cool. @AeroEngineering
@AeroEngineering - I basically got it working. I removed the extra jet engine, removed the flaps because they were behind the COM, added two small props again at 20X power, increased the length of wings, and added a fuel tank with -2000 lbs just above the cab. It is rough and I'd like to play with it more. This is basically the second plane I was going to build. :-) I was going to do a single prop, but Jr. wanted a bi-plane. I can share back to you after I sort out the kinks, but it seems to work. Are you in a rush to get this out?
Not a new part (but thanks for the compliment). It was blood sweat and tears working the XML to shape everything by hand. About 9 hours worth of time on the engine. @DeezDucks
@AeroEngineering - this plane has some serious power since it is big. I think the front engine is 3x power, and there are two hidden old style small props in the body, each at 20x power. I can remove them for you if you like. Oh, I also gave a VTOL engine hidden at 1% power to turn the Pistons.
@goboygo1 @RAF1 @XVIindustries - thanks guys. I tried to copy the Gnome engine design. To be honest, it was a huge amount of work to get this looking and working right. At least 7 hours on the engine alone.
Thank you very much! @JS311
@AeroEngineering - congratulations on getting this out. I'm very happy to see this, and glad I could help you out!
Looks good! @FlyingWingsGMBH
I think you are the only other builder who is using my big block technique. I like this plane and how you spent all those hours getting the angles right. Few people here know how much work that is. This is the first time I've torn open a plane in many months to look inside. Nice job.
I didn't know that. If you pull the engine off the mount you can rotate it. I've also left the nozzles in the center, so you can get it to spin if you add a VTOL engine, and if you pull out that prop just a bit and bull back the rear body piece. @Gelodicus
Without looking my only comment is that your tail needs to be bigger. Do you have flaps on the plane? @FighterCrafter14
@JoeAdkinson13 @BardofBricks - Very kind of you guys. Thank you for the nice words.
@Cedy117 - Not sure about the challenge. On second thought, it might not be very interesting for people. Forget I brought it up.
@AnarchistAerospaceIndustries - Yes I can, but I'm curious what parts you are having trouble with. Are you using iOS? I have another request from @Cedy117 for a roundel, so it will have to wait until after I get that done.
@AeroEngineering - That's interesting. How is your plane coming along?
Nice cockpit, exterior and description.
@Authros thanks man!
Ping me when you finish it :-) @XVIindustries
Holy cow! You are close to 50K in points. @SpiritusRaptor
I appreciate your offer, but I've got a few other projects lined up. I hope people participate in your challenge, even if I can't. Maybe Walrus Jr. will participate. @Ktay45
Yes, you should share that aircraft with the world. It is quite fun to fly around. @AeroEngineering
This is pretty amazing dude!
Nice job. Flys very well.
You should make a challenge with this. :-) @Cedy117
Let me know if you need more help. I need to get back to some testing I'm not allowed to talk about. @AeroEngineering
I did, and my first thought was "cool!"
I would not attempt it since toy will go squirrelly with the angles in XML. @AeroEngineering
Ugh... forgot how to make links work...
@AeroEngineering - OK it is up and I changed quite a bit to make it look and fly well. [http://www.simpleplanes.com/a/59606u/AeroEngineering-WalrusAircraft]
This is worthy of a tip of my hat!
Thank you. And you plane from last week looks good. I'll try it out later. @NovaTopaz
Sorry I was working late. I'll upload as soon as I get home today. @AeroEngineering
It looks huge! I'll try to fly later today. @XVIindustries
Good question. I don't know how those old engines worked. The double wasp engines of WW II did not spin. Check out YouTube to see how the worked. Kind of cool. @AeroEngineering
@AeroEngineering - BTW, if you use a throw away email, I can just email you the XML. Easier than posting...
@AeroEngineering - I basically got it working. I removed the extra jet engine, removed the flaps because they were behind the COM, added two small props again at 20X power, increased the length of wings, and added a fuel tank with -2000 lbs just above the cab. It is rough and I'd like to play with it more. This is basically the second plane I was going to build. :-) I was going to do a single prop, but Jr. wanted a bi-plane. I can share back to you after I sort out the kinks, but it seems to work. Are you in a rush to get this out?
This is perfectly amazing on all levels.
@alstar308 @NotBoeing - thanks for your support, guys!
I was on the phone for several hours and could not test. I promise to test tomorrow! @AeroEngineering
Only when you want clean lines and less drag. @Dynimerous
It was late and I reused my torpedo bomber body. In hindsight I should have used a single wheel an fixed front wheels. @Dynimerous
OK I see it and will look at it after dinner. @AeroEngineering
Thank you for the kind words, gentlemen. @Nickasaurus @SkipperBing
Thank you, sir! @SpiritusRaptor
Sure... Just give me a link to the work @AeroEngineering
Not a new part (but thanks for the compliment). It was blood sweat and tears working the XML to shape everything by hand. About 9 hours worth of time on the engine. @DeezDucks
@AeroEngineering - this plane has some serious power since it is big. I think the front engine is 3x power, and there are two hidden old style small props in the body, each at 20x power. I can remove them for you if you like. Oh, I also gave a VTOL engine hidden at 1% power to turn the Pistons.
@goboygo1 @RAF1 @XVIindustries - thanks guys. I tried to copy the Gnome engine design. To be honest, it was a huge amount of work to get this looking and working right. At least 7 hours on the engine alone.
Thanks Andrew. I still owe you some files. @AndrewGarrison
Yes, search Google for "Gnome rotary engine startup" and watch the video. @mattmck
@Cedy117 @Me600 @Stingray @FlOu @BardofBricks - Good morning / evening folks. Thanks for your support!
Well, I am Canadian, so I should do this... I have a busy week ahead of me, so let me consider this. @Cedy117
Being a father / son team sometimes we each think the other upvoted a great plane. Sorry for being late to the party.
Sweet paint job!
Nice job!
@jheffernan - Thanks man. I'm off to bed now, but I hope you enjoy flying it.